THE WORD · N3
刺激
stimulus ; impulse
Noun · Verbe · Group 3 verb
神経細胞は弱い刺激に反応する。
A nerve cell reacts to a slight stimulus.
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Parts of speech
Noun · Verbal noun that can combine with する · Transitive
The dictionary may associate several parts of speech with different meanings of the same word.
Verb group: Group 3 (irregular) (for construction with する)
Verb usage: freight forwarder
English dictionary meanings
- stimulus
- stimulation
- irritation (esp. of the body, e.g. skin, eyes)
- impetus
- impulse
- spur
- incentive
- encouragement
- motivation
- provocation
- excitement
- thrill